The Juans launch their new album TAWID in celebration of their 10th anniversary in the music industry, featuring 10 tracks that capture the stages of love—from falling in love to letting go and moving on.
On September 12, the Filipino pop-rock group The Juans released a full-length album, TAWID, that narrates the story of love in celebration of their 10th anniversary. The album’s tracks are divided into a spectrum of stages—from catching feelings and falling in love to letting go of someone’s hand and, eventually, moving forward and living life again.
The album once again showcases the group’s versatility and cements their standing in P-pop. During a press conference, The Juans shared that this album embodies their personal experiences. While it highlights the stages of love, it offers much more than they initially imagined.
The ten-track album goes beyond love—it reflects life itself and what it means to different people. The songs resonate not only with the band but also with listeners, as The Juans made sure of its relatability. Additionally, the album allows fans to easily immerse themselves in its storytelling and emotions.
Are you ready to cross over with The Juans’ newest album, TAWID?
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The Juans’ New Album TAWID–Full Tracklist
“Gusto Kita”
“Gusto Kita” is the album’s opening track. The song’s jazzy and peppy beat encourages someone to confess to the one they like. It pushes you to gather the confidence to stand in front of that person and tell them you adore them.
The chorus—especially the playful way the word kita is sung—makes the track extra enthralling to listen to. Although the style differs a bit from the band’s usual sound, it still radiates their energy through the way the lyrics are woven.
“Gusto Kita” captures that fleeting moment of seeing your crush and finally deciding to confess, even with trembling hands or a shaking voice. It’s the perfect confession anthem!
“Ako Na Lang”
After confessing to the one you like, the next step is wanting them to choose you. “Ako Na Lang” mirrors the yearning of someone who longs to be seen by the person they love after spending so much time by their side.
Composed by the group’s key artist, Carl Guevarra, the song carries a sense of hope—that maybe, after waiting for your chance to confess, your feelings will finally be reciprocated. It also reassures the listener that if you choose them, they’ll give you not just the world, but one wrapped in peace and assurance—a love where doubt has no place.
At some point, we all look for the kind of love we idealize. But in doing so, we sometimes overlook the love that’s been there all along, just waiting to be noticed.
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“Ngiti”
“Ngiti” is another song about falling in love delivered beautifully by The Juans. Following the stages of confession and yearning, this track describes the joy of meeting someone who turns your world from black and white into a spectrum of colors.
The song carries a comforting ambiance you can easily fall for. Written by Japs Mendoza, the group’s guitarist, “Ngiti” isn’t only about falling in love—it also unravels the darkness someone goes through before meeting the one.
Their dull, monochrome life begins to bloom with color. Their world starts spinning with happiness, and “Ngiti” becomes the perfect soundtrack to that transformation.
“Missed Call”
The Juans’ “Missed Call” features rhodessa. The song narrates a love you thought was real—until one day, you wake up and find it gone. It’s an anthem for anyone who has experienced being ‘ghosted.’
At first, everything seems fine, going smoothly. But later, you realize that the person you love is slowly slipping out of reach. Despite your attempts to text or call them, you’re left with only one lingering question: What happened between us?
The song feels quintessentially The Juans in its lyrical depth, while the groove carries rhodessa’s distinctive vibe.
“Ano Ba Talaga Tayo?”
Receiving a love that confuses you is exactly what “Ano Ba Talaga Tayo?” expresses. It tells the story of an unclear relationship—full of mixed signals, undefined, and left hanging in between.
This track highlights The Juans’ talent for conveying emotions in the most painful way. Imagine being in a happy, stable relationship and still feeling the ache when you sing along to this? That’s the power of the band—they make you feel heartbreak you’ve never even lived through.
But the song isn’t just about questioning your place in someone’s life—it’s also an eye-opener. It reminds you that you should never settle for less, and that your worth should never dim just because someone refuses to define things with you.
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“Tanda”
“Tanda” marks the album’s most heartbreaking track—not because of rejection or heartbreak, but because it makes you realize that nothing lasts forever. People grow up, and memories eventually fade.
The official music video reflects the band’s journey—how they started, how they rose to fame, and how they continue to pursue their purpose. The song resonates not only with the members but also with all of us. Whether we admit it or not, there comes a time when all that’s left of our existence are the moments and memories we created.
“Tanda” reminds us to cherish the present and live in it fully. It’s a gentle tap on the shoulder, telling us to make the most of our lives—because eventually, we’ll grow old and bid our permanent goodbyes.
“Naiwan”
“Naiwan” explores the pain of being left behind. While the people you love move forward with their lives, you find yourself stuck in the same place. It’s the ache of once doing everything together, only to now watch them embark on their own journeys without you.
But this isn’t the kind of longing that cuts too deep. Instead, it’s knowing they’ll still be there if you need them, while accepting that life has changed. Personally, this is my favorite track. It mirrors the reality of growing up—adulting, choosing different paths, and living lives far from what once was.
As Carl, the band’s key songwriter, shared
“Naiwan” isn’t just a song of hurt. It’s about realizing that all of us will eventually leave the people, things, and places we thought would last forever.
It’s not a song of reproach or blame—it’s a song of acceptance, reminding us that to move forward in life, we must embrace impermanence.
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“Magaan”
“Magaan” is the album’s turning point. It’s the track that shows how separation can still be easy, light, and free of grudges. There will always be stories that end, stories that weigh heavily on our lives. But this doesn’t mean you need to live with hate or pain all throughout your journey.
Sometimes, letting go can be less painful. Through this song, you’ll come to realize that maybe a breakup—or any kind of separation—doesn’t always have to be heavy, painful, or traumatic.
It makes sense because, despite the separation, you shared beautiful memories with that person. You spent happy times together, with laughter that made you glow. As The Juans say, “Maghiwalay na lang ng magaan.”
“‘Di Na Masakit”
Following “Magaan” and serving as the second-to-the-last track, “‘Di Na Masakit” turns acceptance into a song. When you once thought you’d never overcome the pain or escape the darkness—you’ll eventually realize you were wrong.
One day, you’ll wake up not feeling the agonizing pain you once carried. At some point, you’ll see life in a different light, in a new form. Eventually, you’ll be able to tell yourself that you’ve moved forward. You’ll learn to live without the people, places, or things that once made you feel loved.
“‘Di Na Masakit” is The Juans’ way of reminding us that life will be okay again. Pain doesn’t last forever—it can fade, making room for lighter and happier days.
“Ano Ba Talaga Tayo?” (ft. Janine Berdin)
The last track of the album is “Ano Ba Talaga Tayo?”—this time with an even more hurtful vibe as Janine Berdin lends her powerful voice to the song. Her rendition doubles the pain of longing for clarity from someone you once deeply connected with.
This version of “Ano Ba Talaga Tayo?” is the perfect way to close the album. It encapsulates The Juans’ signature style—songs that are heartbreaking, deeply emotional, and filled with nostalgia.
Janine Berdin and The Juans’ voices blend seamlessly, leaving listeners with an unforgettable ending note.
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TAWID with The Juans
TAWID isn’t just an album to celebrate the 10th year of The Juans—it’s an emotion-packed journey that pulls you in to reflect on life, love, and everything in between.
You can listen to the album’s tracks here.
So, which TAWID track resonates with you the most?
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